Robotic Surgery Outperforms Laparoscopy in Rectal Cancer Resection

A meta-analysis of 7 studies involving over 7,000 patients reveals robotic abdominoperineal resection significantly reduces conversion rates to open surgery (4.8% vs. 12.9%) and minimizes intraoperative blood loss and postoperative complications. Furthermore, there’s a lower incidence of circumferential margin involvement with robotic techniques. While laparoscopic methods offered shorter surgical times, robotic approaches demonstrate superior short-term outcomes crucial for patient care in rectal cancer surgeries.